1999 Syposium for Applied Computing (ACM SAC'99)

Tutorial

9:00AM - Noon

Abstract

Erlang/OTP is a software platform for developing distributed, soft
real-time concurrent applications requiring high availability. The platform
has been developed and is largely used by
Ericsson for a wide range of telecom applications
including an ATM switch control system. Erlang/OTP is based on a
high-level language Erlang, which is a functional language with concurrency
extensions and support for error detection. The platform also comprises
strong support for application development through design patterns and
standard components such as replicating data storage facilities. The
platform has proven to enable rapid design and quick deployment of products
as well as simplified maintenance. During the last Cebit convention
Ericsson demonstrated nine products based on this technology. During the
tutorial both the platform and and some products will be presented.

The Presenter

Torbj Keisu has been working with software development
for the last 20 years covering a broad range of applications. Currently
he is working as a senior consultant at
Ericsson Software Technology AB, a fully
owned subsidiary of Ericsson. Torbj Keisu received his Ph.D. in
computer systems from Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm.